Ten Essential Hiking Supplies

These are the “items” you should have with you when hiking

1. Map
2. Compass (GPS is great – until it runs out of power. Learn to use a compass)
3. Flashlight (or headlamp)
4. Water (also you can bring water purification tablets or a filter – BUT BRING WATER!!)
5. Food
6. Extra clothing (think about raingear too!!)
7. Sunglasses & sun block
8. FIRST AID SUPPLIES!!
9. Matches (also a firestarter)
10. Pocket knife

Need a larger list click – Expanded hiking check list